The Social Question

Why Should Churches Support the Arts?

We need to capture our imaginations for God’s glory.

Feb 25 • Ben Hein

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Let the Sinned-Against Say So!

Our churches must become safe places where we can confess our sins in connection to the ways others have sinned against us.

Feb 10 • Ben Hein

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Racism: Intent, Impact, and Imagination

An opportunity to examine our ethical and moral response to the indecency and injustice of our day.

Feb 8 • Ben Hein

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January 2026

Dear White Christian: Please Don't Be Weird on MLK Day

Some of ya'll need to chill out for real.

Jan 18 • Ben Hein

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The Pastor and Social Media

You don’t really want your pastor spending their time engaging social issues online. You want a connection with their heart.

Jan 16 • Ben Hein

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December 2025

Expanding Our Christmas Vocabulary

Peace, hope, and joy—yes. But only because Jesus first experienced flight, violence, and poverty.

Dec 18, 2025 • Ben Hein

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October 2025

I'm Still Healing From Spiritual Abuse

Five ways Jesus has met me on the long road from wounding to renewal.

Oct 16, 2025 • Ben Hein

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How to Learn to Love a Place

Slow down enough to embrace the little things.

Oct 10, 2025 • Ben Hein

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Political Action is Not Evangelism

The imminent dangers of mixing political ideology and Christian ministry.

Oct 2, 2025 • Ben Hein

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September 2025

The Importance of Self-Awareness in Ministry

Without vulnerability, honesty, and dependence on Jesus, we are a danger to ourselves and others.

Sep 25, 2025 • Ben Hein

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What's In a Name?

Exploring faithful and contextual church forms to reach those the world has forgotten.

Sep 18, 2025 • Ben Hein

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August 2025

Another Kind of Christian Nationalism

Empire is still Empire, even if it sounds nice.

Aug 26, 2025 • Ben Hein

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